Pakistan reacts cautiously to Russia’s Taliban recognition

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday reacted cautiously to the Russian decision recognising the Afghan Taliban government, saying the matter was between the two sovereign states. “We have seen the news about Russian recognition of the government in Kabul,” said Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan at a weekly news briefing. “Russia is an important … Read more

Moscow accepts Taliban envoy, marking formal recognition of Afghan govt

[ad_1] Listen to article Russia said on Thursday it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador from Afghanistan, effectively becoming the first country to officially recognise the Taliban government. “We believe that the act of official recognition of the government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan will give impetus to the development of productive bilateral cooperation … Read more